Drought conditions are becoming the new normal in many states, but that does not mean we throw up on our hands in defeat. There are a couple lawn techniques that work well. Check them out below!
Stay off the Lawn During a Drought-
Beyond helping a lawn survive with less water, there are management techniques you can use to help the lawn during times of drought. Staying off the lawn is huge help. Drought conditions are stressful to your lawn so hold off on projects like cleaning up plants around the yard. Keeping the lawn intact help in hold in all left-over moisture.
The Basics of Watering the Lawn –
Properly watering your lawn will go a long way towards supporting it during times of a drought. Deep watering between 3:00 AM to 6:00 AM. are ideal. Watering the early hours reduces evaporation while ensuring your grass has the water in needs to thrive.
Dealing with the Summer Heat –
Keep the height of the grass cut has high as possible. Mowing the lawn too short or too often during time of a drought can have devastating consequences. Burning of the grass can occur or the moisture build up can disappear.
Drought Tolerant Grasses –
Some grasses are drought tolerant by nature, thriving in conditions most grasses could never handle. A few to name are Tall Fescue, Fine Fescue, Kentucky Bluegrass, and Bermuda Grass.
In Conclusion –
The best way to keep your grass alive or to keep your lawn looking spectacular.
- Do not cut the grass.
- Water at early hours to keep in moisture.
- Buy drought tolerant grass.
- Downsize your lawn by adding bark or gravel.
- Artificial grass.